The Football.....

[StuAff]

Good lord… All the outfield players scored, so it was down to the goalies. Kelleher scored, Kepa (subbed on for the pens after earlier heroics by Mendy) did not. 11-10. Four disallowed goals (Matip VAR after offside by Van Diik, Lukaku and two for Havertz all flagged offside). Phew.

 

[Scaleyback]

I, as another devout "Cityzen" agree it was handball and expected a penalty. Am only reporting what I was told as to the rationale.

Is there a link for that PL rationale? I don't think they often (ever??) give a post-hoc justification?

It all adds to my loathing of VAR. Just let the officials get on with it, and accept there will be mistakes.

Google " why Rodri handball was not given"

 

[roubaixtuesday]

Google " why Rodri handball was not given"

Fair enough, I stand corrected.

The results of the search show exactly why VAR should be ditched.

 

[Deleted User]

A very important win for West Ham today against an in form Wolves. I must admit, I was not expecting that.

Nor did we, a draw would have been a fairer result but we had only 1 shot on target so what can you expect.
Gutted really as I felt we may have had a chance today, Palace and Watford next so hopefully get back on track.

 

[Dayvo]

I don’t like change and watching the penalty shoot-out directly from behind the kicker REALLY F*****G annoyed me. 😡😡
Anyone else or is it just me?

 

[Dayvo]

Great game, BTW.

 

[R_nger]

I don’t like change and watching the penalty shoot-out directly from behind the kicker REALLY F*****G annoyed me. 😡😡
Anyone else or is it just me?

I agree - you get no perspective, and couldn’t even see the ball on Reece James’ kick. I guess they spend the money on the technology so feel compelled to use it.

Also, if you’ve ever been to Wembley for one of the big cup games… how irritating is the PA system ?!!!

 

[yello]

11-10, that's pretty darned impressive penalty taking.

 

[Scaleyback]

11-10, that's pretty darned impressive penalty taking.

Yes, but I have to wonder why neither of the keepers decided to 'stick'
I think by staying on their feet and central some of these penalties might have been saved ?

 

[Scaleyback]

I think he will keep a low profile and will not be at Wembley, let's see if I'm wrong ?

As predicted, no 'hide nor hair' of the Chelsea owner at Wembley.
Doesn't have the balls to 'front up' in support of his mate Putin.

 

[vickster]

As predicted, no 'hide nor hair' of the Chelsea owner at Wembley.
Doesn't have the balls to 'front up' in support of his mate Putin.

Maybe he’s stuck in Russia?🤷‍♀️

 

[Scaleyback]

Maybe he’s stuck in Russia?🤷‍♀️

Hope so

Or maybe here: London address dubbed 'Red square'

Or hiding away here: £3bn Surrey estate

 

[Scaleyback]

Let's hear from the Chelsea supporters on here, are you happy to have Abramovich as your owner. Is the success of your club, in no small way attributed to Abramovich's dodgy billions really worth 'cuddling up' to this character ?

I am under no illusions that there are other less than reputable individuals/regimes also owning our football clubs.

 

[MrGrumpy]

football sold out long time ago, most supporters won’t give a stuff if clubs winning . That’s what it looks like on the face of it.

 

[SpokeyDokey]

Let's hear from the Chelsea supporters on here, are you happy to have Abramovich as your owner. Is the success of your club, in no small way attributed to Abramovich's dodgy billions really worth 'cuddling up' to this character ?

I am under no illusions that there are other less than reputable individuals/regimes also owning our football clubs.

Chelsea fan here.

Probably one for NACA so I'm not going into the politics of ownership suffice to say that if dirty money as you call it was stripped out of world SPORT then it would probably be much diminished financially.

Start the thread over there and I am sure you will get plenty of 'robust' replies. 👍

I love 'my' club - owners come and go but the club goes on. 🙂